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Biden 'Believes' Imminent Agreement for the Release of Hostages Held by Hamas

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20-11-2023 | 14:02

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Biden 'Believes' Imminent Agreement for the Release of Hostages Held by Hamas

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he "believes" reaching an agreement for the release of hostages held by the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip is imminent.

When asked by a journalist at an event held at the White House whether there is an imminent agreement to release the hostages, President Biden responded, "I believe so."

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